Massively cast of compressed globular form, resting on a slightly concave countersunk base and rising to an incurving lipped rim，the shoulders flanked by a pair of protruding mythical beast heads，the body inlaid with silver wires to the exterior with stylised taotie masks，the base with a two-character hall mark in a square cartouche in seal，the circular stand cast with a pierced top and raised on three feet.